RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has stressed the importance of education, skill development, entrepreneurship and fact-based analysis in helping young people navigate an increasingly volatile world shaped by social media and propaganda.
Field Marshal Munir made the remarks while interacting with a delegation of students from Harvard Business School representing multiple countries during their visit to Pakistan on Friday.
Focus on regional and global developments
The interaction covered regional and global developments, Pakistan’s security outlook and efforts to promote peace, stability and prosperity in the region and beyond.
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Rawalpindi, 28 August, 2026Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces (COAS & CDF) of Pakistan, interacted with a delegation of students from Harvard Business School, representing multiple countries, during their visit to… pic.twitter.com/ksHm1cOEqe
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The army chief highlighted the need for young people to develop analytical skills and apply fact-based approaches to better understand an increasingly complex global environment.
He also emphasised the importance of education, skills and entrepreneurship in enabling young people to make meaningful contributions to society.
Students praise Pakistan
The Harvard Business School students shared their experiences from their ongoing visit to Pakistan.
They expressed appreciation for the openness and warmth of the Pakistani people and highlighted what they described as the country’s considerable potential and opportunities.
